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Israeli security forces on Monday killed at least 55 Palestinians during mass protests along the Gaza border, marking the deadliest day of violence there since a devastating 2014 cross-border war.

"Today will go down in the history as Bloody Monday for Muslims and Islamic countries," Bozdag said, also adding that "the US has violated UN Security Council decisions by opening its embassy in Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said the country has declared a three-day national mourning. "We declare a national mourning for three days, starting tomorrow, to stand in solidarity with our Palestinian brothers," Erdogan said, addressing students in London.